1. Freeman v. Alderson, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued November 2, 1886. , November 29, 1886, Decided
OVERVIEW: A judgment for costs could be satisfied from property within a court's jurisdiction, but no personal liability for costs could be created against non-resident defendant in an action of trespass to try title to land where he was not personally served.
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